Outdoors
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New Hope Preserve Among Best Places to Enjoy Wildflowers in Pennsylvania This Fall
New Hope is home to one of the six places in Pennsylvania where you can enjoy both vivid fall foliage and gorgeous autumn wildflowers, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve boasts 4.5 miles of trails that lead you through forests, past streams, and across many meadows. You will be able to…
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Father, Son from Bensalem Get Surprise of a Lifetime When Humpback Whale Emerges During their Fishing Trip
While out on their boat, a father and son from Bucks County found themselves face to face with one of the largest creatures in the ocean. Staff writers at 6ABC Philadelphia wrote about the harrowing experience. Doug and Zach Piller, residents of Bensalem, were out on a boat in Belmar, New Jersey when a school…
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A Montgomery County Trail Was Crowned Pennsylvania’s Most Beautiful Trail
The Schuylkill River Trail, which runs through Montgomery County, took the top spot among 16 trails in Pennsylvania that Visit PA claims will leave you breathless, writes Greg Williams for The Sentinel. “When is the best time for happy travelers to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of Pennsylvania?” asked the publication. “It’s a simple…
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Discovery Channel Explores Buckingham Cave, Yields Two New Doan Gang Discoveries
The exploration of Buckingham Cave featured in a recent episode of Discovery Channel’s Expedition Unknown yielded two new discoveries related to the infamous Doan Gang, a group of loyalists active during the Revolutionary War, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times. Clint Flack, an exhibit specialist from Bucks County Historical Society, led the…
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Natural Lands in Media Buys Historic 10-Acre Villanova Estate
The Lower Merion School Board has agreed to sell the 10-acre Oakwell Estate in Villanova to Natural Lands, a conservation nonprofit based in Media, writes Frank Kimmel and Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The estate land was purchased by the Lower Merion School District in 2019 with initial plans to build athletic fields for…
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2 Eagle Scouts Beautify Butterfly Sanctuary in Brookhaven
The Hallie Christine Jackson Butterfly Sanctuary in Brookhaven received some tender loving care recently when Eagle Scouts Bennett and Andrew McManus of Rose Valley Scout Troop 272 enhanced the beauty of the sanctuary for visitors, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The projects were part of a requirement to attain the rank of Eagle…
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The Ultimate Guide to Lancaster’s Farm Adventure and Wheels & Waterways Trails
As fall approaches Lancaster County, visitors have the chance to explore its beauty and culture through two unique trails: the Farm Adventure Trail and the Wheels & Waterways Trail. These free, mobile-based, interactive experiences allow participants to immerse themselves in the county’s offerings while supporting local businesses and conservation efforts. Farm Adventure Trail: Celebrating Agritourism…
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No, Immigrants Had Nothing to Do With Decision to Ban Swimming at Darby Creek in Rolling Green Park
For years, Darby Creek in Delaware County’s Rolling Green Park was the spot where residents went to swim or float on inner tubes during hot summer days, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, the township officially banned swimming at the creek this summer for several practical reasons, including a lack of lifeguards, no…
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Philly Queer Birders Find ‘Bird Joy’ and Community in Tinicum
A group from Philadelphia’s queer community are optimizing bird watching opportunities at places like the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, Cobbs Creek, and Tyler Arboretum, writes Sabrina Iglesias and Erin Reynolds for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia Queer Birders, started in 2021, has grown in popularity, sometimes hosting up to 60 walkers. The Wildlife…
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Lizards Invade Bucks County: What Homeowners Need to Know
This summer, Bucks County residents are encountering an unexpected guest: the Italian wall lizard, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Originally from Italy, these reptiles are now a common sight in Lower Bucks County. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reveals that these lizards were accidentally introduced to Levittown in the late 1970s by…
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Why Bucks County Homeowners Are Celebrating Halloween in July
Bucks County’s Josh Stolarski is one of many homeowners in the region turning summer into a spooky spectacle with oversized lawn ghosts and ghouls, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Stolarski’s 10-foot skeleton, festively dressed for various holidays, has become a beloved fixture in his neighborhood. “The kids love him,” he says. …
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Five Trails in Your Neighborhood to Try Out This Summer
Did you know there are more than 411 miles of trails in the Greater Philadelphia region? That’s right, the Circuit Trails is an expansive network of multiuse trails that weave through cities, neighborhoods, and rural parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The trails serve as connectors to outdoor spaces for recreation, relaxation, and access to…
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Elkins Park Man Turns His Backyard Into Gorgeous Garden Sanctuary
The Elkins Park home of Rich and Angela McCracken backs onto a lush garden that took the pair years to cultivate, writes Sally A. Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The garden is filled with a plethora of wildflowers, including blue hydrangeas, orange and yellow daylilies, and purple catmint. The posies follow stone steps that lead…
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Mysterious ‘Bigfoot Sighting’ in Bensalem Sparks Curiosity
An unexpected sighting of an 8-foot tall Bigfoot figure has turned heads and sparked amusement among Bensalem residents, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. Unlike the town’s former mascot, Ben the Turkey, this mysterious creature seems to be here to stay. The shadowy silhouette, resembling the legendary Bigfoot, appeared recently on…
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Everything You Need to Know About Boating and Fishing on the Delaware River
If you are planning on indulging in any water recreation on the Delaware River, including boating and fishing, be sure to first learn about some of its most important attributes, such as its depth and length, writes Damon C. Williams for northjersey.com. The depth of the Delaware River varies depending on where you enter the…
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Emu on the Loose: Newtown Township Police Capture and Return Escaped Bird
Residents of Bucks County were in for a surprise Friday when a wandering emu was spotted strutting its stuff at Stoopville Road and Rosefield Drive in Newtown Township, write Hannah Nguyen and Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This feathered visitor seemed less than thrilled with the recent fireworks display and decided to go…
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Cool Off at These Three Kayak and Canoe Tours in Chester County
Chester County boasts a rich history of recreational boating, perfect for exploring during the sweltering summer months, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Discover kayak and canoe tours in Chester County where you can kayak, boat, and enjoy other water activities. LL Bean Discovery School in Downingtown has led nature tours for the past…
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After 20 Years, Rare Century Plant Blooms at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens has waited nearly two decades for a roof-popping bloom of Agave americana, known as the Century Plant. This perennial succulent is monocarpic, meaning it only blooms once before it dies, making it a truly once-in-a-lifetime event. Though once believed a century-long wait was needed for flowering, Agave americana typically blooms after 10 to 25 years. It…
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